Chontal Stone Head - Axe - 16 cm
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Tête - Hache, a Chontal mask carved from green speckled stone, 16 × 14 cm, dating to 400–100 BC, acquired from a Paris auction house in 1995, in excellent condition.
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Mask, presenting a stylized face: half-open mouth, angular nose carved in relief, concave cheeks, hollowed eyes, and a prominent forehead forming a visor, creating a shadow over the gaze. Ears discreetly suggested by two linear outgrowths on the sides.
Green hard mottled stone, carved and polished, back with two biconic holes.
Chontal, Guerrero region, southern Mexico, 400–100 BC
14x16 cm
Provenance:
- Private collection, Brussels - Guy Loudmer sale, Paris, 1995, lot 133
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The supplier guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
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Seller's Story
Seasoned dealer, 40 years of experience, several galleries in Paris and Brussels. Specialist in fossils, meteorites, archaeology — cabinet of curiosities. The objects are sold with a warranty—authentic. And you have 15 days to return the object if necessary!! Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateMask, presenting a stylized face: half-open mouth, angular nose carved in relief, concave cheeks, hollowed eyes, and a prominent forehead forming a visor, creating a shadow over the gaze. Ears discreetly suggested by two linear outgrowths on the sides.
Green hard mottled stone, carved and polished, back with two biconic holes.
Chontal, Guerrero region, southern Mexico, 400–100 BC
14x16 cm
Provenance:
- Private collection, Brussels - Guy Loudmer sale, Paris, 1995, lot 133
express courier + insurance
Provenance:
The supplier guarantees that he obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any necessary licenses will be in place before the shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are needed and specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Seller's Story
Seasoned dealer, 40 years of experience, several galleries in Paris and Brussels. Specialist in fossils, meteorites, archaeology — cabinet of curiosities. The objects are sold with a warranty—authentic. And you have 15 days to return the object if necessary!! Thank you
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Culture
Chontal
Century/timeframe
500 AV JC
Name of object
Head - Axe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
1995
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
16 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
14 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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